Truck Load Calculator

How Much Does Gravel, river rock Weigh?

Smooth, rounded river stones used for landscaping and decorative beds.

Weight Facts

Weight per cubic yard
2,800 lbs
Weight per cubic yard
2,800 lbs
Weight per cubic foot
104 lbs
Weight per ton (yards)
0.71 cu yd
Category
Aggregate & Gravel

How Much Gravel, river rock Can Each Truck Carry?

TruckPayloadSafe max (cu yds)Full bed wt.
Ford Maverick1,500 lbs03,453 lbs
Honda Ridgeline1,500 lbs03,516 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,636 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)1,500 lbs04,636 lbs
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,636 lbs
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)1,450 lbs04,636 lbs
Ford Ranger1,560 lbs04,335 lbs
Nissan Frontier1,100 lbs02,873 lbs
Toyota Tacoma1,100 lbs04,895 lbs
Jeep Gladiator1,200 lbs03,796 lbs
Ford F-1501,525 lbs06,461 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,600 lbs06,533 lbs
GMC Sierra 15001,500 lbs06,533 lbs
RAM 15001,240 lbs06,378 lbs
Toyota Tundra1,485 lbs06,803 lbs
Nissan Titan1,460 lbs05,652 lbs
Ford F-250 Super Duty3,000 lbs1.078,027 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)4,000 lbs1.438,027 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)5,500 lbs1.968,224 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD3,200 lbs1.148,659 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD3,200 lbs1.148,659 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.048,659 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.048,659 lbs
RAM 25001,980 lbs07,705 lbs
RAM 3500 (DRW)6,280 lbs2.247,705 lbs

⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.

Calculate Your Load

cubic yard

“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.


Estimated weight2,800 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload187%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ Overloaded — 1,300 lbs over capacity

This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.

Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.

2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick

Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,400 lbs

Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?

U-Haul 6×12 Open Utility Trailer (with Ramp)3,710 lbs • from $29.95/day
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